Senators Luján and Justice introduce bipartisan legislation enhancing sanctions against fentanyl traffickers and addressing the drug crisis.
Quiver AI Summary
Senators Luján and Justice introduce new legislation: U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján and Jim Justice have unveiled the Strengthening Sanctions on Fentanyl Traffickers Act of 2025, aimed at enhancing the federal government’s authority to sanction individuals involved in fentanyl trafficking, primarily targeting entities based in China and transnational criminal cartels.
Key components of the bill: The proposed legislation would task the President with prioritizing sanctions against Chinese individuals and companies linked to fentanyl production, as well as maintaining sanctions against international drug trafficking organizations. Luján noted the law aims to curb the fentanyl crisis impacting families across New Mexico and beyond.
Support from both senators: In comments regarding the bill, Luján emphasized the urgent need to protect communities from the detrimental effects of fentanyl, while Justice highlighted the need to hold foreign entities accountable and further support efforts to save lives across the nation.
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Ben Ray Lujan Fundraising
Ben Ray Lujan recently disclosed $617.4K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 113th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 70.4% came from individual donors.
Lujan disclosed $326.6K of spending. This was the 165th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Lujan disclosed $3.2M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 99th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Ben Ray Lujan's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Ben Ray Lujan Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Ben Ray Lujan:
- S.3281: A bill to repeal certain provisions relating to nutrition.
- S.3256: A bill to prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or has received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm.
- S.3242: A bill to amend the Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act to facilitate implementation of the Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement, and for other purposes.
- S.3190: Fire Innovation Unit Act of 2025
- S.3157: School Meals for Healthy Kids Act of 2025
- S.3152: LEAF Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Ben Ray Lujan on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Lujan.
